bluedot and 180 gr xtp data

[jrod]

I got around to loading for my new g40 this weekend. I started at 9.5 and worked my way up to 10.7 hornady max load in my book. I had some case bulge but no other pressure signs and they shot great from a rest at 25 yds. I have been using new starline brass and fed lp primers. I don't have a chronograph hoping to have one in the next week or two. I've looked around and alliant says max charge is 11 grs. Just looking for any info on loads for a stock glock barrel.  I'm trying to work up a load for deer season this year any help would be appreciated.

[jrod]

Sorry meant to post this in the 10mm reloading  section.

[Driftwood]

I have a G20 with a 6 inch KKM barrel.  Not necessarily the same as your stock G40 barrel, but my numbers should be somewhat close.  With a 180 gr. XTP, 10.7 gr. Blue Dot, 1.26" OAL, Winchester primers and Starline Brass, I am getting an average velocity of 1276 fps.  That should be a good velocity for whitetail.  Blue Dot doesn't meter all that well, so I prefer to use a powder trickler and weight each charge when loading Blue Dot near max loads.

[jrod]

Thanks driftwood,  I'm also using a trickler and measuring each load individualy.  My col has been 1.255"  gun seems to like them. I see most people run win primers. That's what my hornady manual calls for as well. I might lower my charge weight a little and work my way back up with them. I also have two boxes of 200 gr xtps to play with.